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Have some stroopwafels!

Hell yeah, mate! Hell yeah!

Aw hell yeah mate!

Good on ya, man, for being bold enough to come out, like that. It's a hard thing to do, it is, and you're a legend for having done it. And good bloody on your parents for taking it so well.

I'd reckon it's a big deal, it is, considering you reckon it's a big deal. It'd be nice if it wasn't but, that's how it is, innit? Still, good bloody on ya!

But it feels empty or incomplete somehow? You have this solid magic system in place but it lacks... something. I can't really say it in a word. Your magic is solid, but it lacks intricacy, so to speak. So far, all it tells me is the what, it doesn't tell me the why and how. You mention a cost for your magic, here is where you could elaborate much more. In general, yes, costs vary widely, but maybe a certain type of cost can be more closely associated with a certain type of magic. Like say draining lifespan is more common in necromancy. Also, are there any taboos for magic use, rules that the world itself enforces? A common one would be "any attempt to fully bring back the dead will result in something really bad". You also have Ofuda, which is a regional magic, why only one? Other cultures have surely created their own magics; using other regional magics can open up opportunities for contrast and character interaction, such as using Taoism to compare and contrast with Ofuda. Finally, you mentioned magitek, that's all well and good, but maybe try and think a bit more on how that would work, consider things such as power source and how the magic is actually delivered. What about some of its uses other than "powers electronic devices"? Maybe it lets a normal person with no magical talent cast simple spells through a smartphone app, or lets cameras take pictures of otherwise invisible objects. Your magic system is really good so far, but it can use a lot more detail, especially since it's supposed to be "another form of science".

As for the races, there isn't really much to say here other than that it shares pretty much the same problem as the magic. It's has the stereotypical fantasy races with a bunch of other mythological creatures added in. It's nice, but your elves are just elves, you could have done away with the description of the fair folk and I would still know what the fair folk are like. Although, this is a pretty minor problem and doesn't necessarily have to be addressed. The big problem is that you did the region thing again. Your world is on a global scale and thus should logically have more than just western and Japanese monsters. India and the middle east exists in your world, no? Where are the rakshasas and asuras? Or the silas and ifrits? These don't belong to the bestiary because they are sapient.

All in all, its a great base for your world, but there is a lot more detailing to be done for your magic system, and maybe try making it a bit more globalized given the setting.

Have one of my own shed feathers and a complimentary kit of Spikes!

Well good for you, I'm glad your folks were so accepting.

And don't worry about "coming out" here, I don't think anyone minds.

Here, have some chocolate and enjoy your stay! And don't worry, we don't bite... much.

Also, I wonder if I should find somewhere else to post my ideas since Google docs is no longer an option. Any ideas?

Have two cents, so you can put them into a discussion later.

- Tomash

Would be interested in hearing more.

Low on coherent thoughts otherwise.

- Tomash

That was good and heartwarming.

From what I remember of Whitney and Backslash, this scene follows from the previous stories, even though the callbacks were a bit dense in parts (though it didn't really impact the story much).

I liked the descriptions of the scenery, it worked rather well.

- Tomash

Bassoon is wonderful! I hold nothing against other instruments, of course, and clearly I am biased, but nevertheless I will maintain that it is my favorite, if sometimes a rather finicky creature.

I also tend to take an interest in pretty much anything that can be used for storytelling, although I am not necessarily as overflowing with ideas. I don't have any particular plans to write for the PPC as of yet, but that could change!

As for fandoms, I don't know if it's a representative sample, but I really like The Kingkiller Chronicle, and I loved Gravity Falls . Recently, I have been reading a lot of things by N. K. Jemisin.

Thank you for trusting me with a sample of this newly discovered substance - I will do my best to keep it safe. Is it okay to attempt to perform some (controlled) experiments an effort to better discern its particular properties, or would it be advisable instead to leave well enough alone?

Thank you! And thank you for the list of recommendations, as well.

I would probably say that His Dark Materials is a setting that is particularly dear to me, as those books were one of the first series I remember being in love with. I haven't read The Book of Dust yet, but I just got a copy of the first book and I am excited!

This sounds awesome.

As I kind-of implied in VoIP, I'd suggest looking at the basics of the rules for BattleTech and Adeptus Titanicus/Epic. Mostly because both/all three of those games have SIGNIFICANTLY better movement phases than 40k, and a lot of other Good Ideas.

I should've elaborated more on that post about what I'm talking about. What I mean is the following:

My computer blocks DeviantArt, so I can't see any of that stuff you've got so far. But since you say you don't know much about politics, I decided to send you that link because it'll probably have something that has to do with politics (can't be sure, as my search for the term "politics" turned up nothing, but there's probably something in there). Even if there's nothing for that question, there's also a lot of other world-building stuff (including pages about creating fantasy species and races) that could be useful to you. Hope this helps!

-Twistey

http://www.springhole.net/writing/worldbuilding.htm

In the "Government" section, there might be some stuff that can help you. Maybe even read some stuff outside that section if you feel it's applicable. Hopefully this will help!

-Twistey

Hi there, Clersyn! I'm Twistey, andOHMYGODYOUPLAYBASSOON?! I ALSO PLAY BASSOON! BASSOON BUDDIES! WOOOOOOOO!

Well then, now that I'm done capslocking over an instrument (sorry about that >w
So yeah, that's me. How about you? Any particular fandoms you're into? What do you plan to do with your time here at the PPC (what kinds of fics do you want to cover, spork vs MST vs other, etc)? Do you have any agent ideas? I'd love to know more! :)

Finally, for your newbie gift, here is a chunk of a newly discovered fantasy substance. Careful, wait, you need to put these gloves on while handling it. Don't let it touch your skin. Okay, there you go. [You examine the medium-sized rock in your hands. It's a light rose-gold color, but sparkles in a way similar to mica, as if rubbing it with enough force will produce flecks. It's in an amorphous, jagged shape.] Try not to create any flecks, they'll do a lot of, er, unwanted magical things to you if you ingest them. If you stick around for long enough, you'll find out what this is and why it's dangerous. For now, keep it in an airtight glass display case, and guard it well if you have any unscrupulous friends. ;)

Anyway, nice to meet you! I hope you enjoy your time here, and welcome to the PPC!

-Twistey

Hallo Newbie! Have a pair of parenthesis haunted by the ghost of John McCarthy. Oh, and a free lambda, of course.

I'm Thoth, Sorcerer in Residence, Crazy Liar, That Person With The Really Pretentious Mythological Name That Isn't Calliope, and the least qualified computer nerd programmer person on this board: Tomash and Delta are the ones who know what they're doing.

Be sure to read some missions, stop by the Discord, and make cool threads about interesting things.

Hello, and welcome aBoard! For your newbie gift, take this plate of freshly-made SPaGhetti!

Lessee, you answered my usual questions, so have have a list of my favorite spin-offs!

I'll show this to him and ask him if he's got any feedback or ideas for you with regards to anything, whether it has to do with historical accuracy or gameplay concepts. This seems like a very exciting and well-structured game so far!

-Twistey

Please have a pot of black-hole coffee (useful for all students). I wish you good luck with the many, many spin-offs of the PPC since you finished the Original Series.

Also... Any particular setting particulary dear to you among te one you read/watched/played/whatever?

Wat is book about, tho? I would liek to read but I don kno wat book about.

-Twistey

As in, in a perfect world, you shouldn't have to worry about acceptance from the ones caring about you or you care about regarding who you are, it should go without saying.

Happy for you that it turned out well in the end.